Great place! Amazing ambiance…read more. I'm a regular customer here the staff is extremely friendly and fun. There was a deranged couple that came in on 7/23/26. They were really aggressive about using the bathroom the staff was really professional and tried to de-escalate! This is great spot for friends family and the snacks and drinks are amazing.

Really cute spot to grab a drink and a small bite. Vibey music, cute girly aesthetics…read more I had the strawberry cooler cocktail which was yummy, tho a little on the sweet side and it might as well have been a mocktail bc there was very little booze in it. Not even a whisper of a buzz and I drank it on an empty stomach. Whether that's a good thing or bad is in the eye of the beholder (belly of the drinker?). I wanted to try their dessert but it was sold out so I got their bread and butter which was steaming hot but it was really soft and spongey like it was microwaved. I wanted more of a crisp on the crust and it tasted a bit burned or like it was wheat bread. The butter and jam it's served with were yummy tho. Service was slow. There's only 1 bartender who can't really keep up if there's a crowd. We sat with empty drinks for quite a while and waited for the bill even longer. Good spot to go if you're not in a hurry and not trying to get drunk and not hungry.

Where to even begin with Hale Pele.... This was my first ever visit and I went out of my way to get…read moreto it.... Planned out a long layover and I'm glad I did, this was one of the best tiki bars I have ever been to. Not only were the cocktails top tier, but the food was wildly delicious, shocking... I can not wait to make some time to drive up and visit again with my wife.

Hale Pele is hands down my favorite tiki bar in Portland…read more Sure, the space is small and intimate - so there can be a long wait on a weekend night, but it's absolutely worth the experience! As a heads up tho, I wouldn't come here if I had a party more than 4 if you want to seated quickly, less in your party is better! The moment you step inside, it feels like you've been transported somewhere tropical! If it is daytime outside, you wouldn't be able to tell inside of Hale Pele. Between the thunderstorm effects, flickering lights, bamboo accents, and cocktails literally arriving on fire, the whole experience feels immersive! I've been coming here for the last 10 years and it's the spot to recommend for birthdays! The drinks are fire (literally), the food is so good. I recommend the sliders and the Hawaiin bread that comes with the fruit jelly!!! if you feel like escaping Portland for a few hours and spending the evening in Hawaii or the Caribbean, you gotta come here!

Speakeasy vibes, not a Speakeasy place. If I lived in…read morePortland I would want to shoot a vintage photoshoot here. It's just gorgeous with so many things that make my adhd brain happy. The cocktails were top tier, the host/bartender was friendly and talkative. What more could you ask for?

If you're not sure if you're at the right place, you've made it there. It just looks like every…read moreother Portland house from the outside, but on the inside it's super classy speakeasy vibes. Some of the best cocktails I've ever had -and they're pretty generous with their alcohol. Overheard one of the bartenders saying they had been bartending for over 20 years, and it shows. Didn't get the chance to try any of the food. Seating looks pretty limited due to the size of the house, but I heard there's a patio out back. Definitely will be coming back soon.

Our first time here. Stopped in for pre-drinks before going out for the night. Drinks were yummy…read more Our server was great! The ambiance is chill, very modern 70s retro kinda vibe. I'll be back to try their food.

Came here for drinks…read more Pros Great selection of drinks and almost all of them can be made spirit free A decent selection of alcohol free drinks Enjoyed our drinks Good service Cons: Guacamole with peanuts, blue corn chips and plantain chips fell flat. The guac itself just didn't taste good to me. I'm an adventurous eater and like new things, but the peanuts on top of the guac didn't do anything for me. The Corn chips were crispy when bitten into, but very hard and chewy afterwards. I wouldn't seek coming really like to come back and try other food.

Such a great find! Admittedly I could never see myself having a cocktail out of a can. I thought it…read morewas a joke. No joke: fun cocktails and tasting comes with pairing (read: snacks!) There are a few tables, a bench here and there and the bar. Not sure if there's more seating, but you can also order additional snacks and a full cocktail after the tasting! I'm a fan of the espresso martini, but honestly they were all good. Servers were really nice and chill. Didn't feel pressure to buy anything (but did anyway)!

Loved our tasting experience here. They had a wonderful flight option with some nice pairings. I…read morehighly recommend getting a tasting flight here. Service was fine, no complaints. We sat outside with street views. Very chill.

TLDR: this is probably the best cocktail bar I have ever been to…read more I used to live a few blocks from here way back when I lived in Portland. Back then, there was an amazing business in here called The Cardinal Room (?). I loved it, they had a romantic cozy ambiance and incredible chicken sandwiches. While the food is gone, the unique, romantic ambience is back and the drinks here are next level. It's a cocktail bar that has amazingly crafted drinks but ZERO pretension about them. In fact, the service here is incredible. Friendly, fun, and frequent. They were very good at just making random creations based solely on flavors you like. But even if you are ordering on-menu, there is something here for everyone and none of the drinks are boring. I plan on coming back here every time I'm in Portland and...I WISH I still lived a couple blocks from here!

The colorful lighting here truly feel like a little dopamine boost. So fun, lively, and a great…read moreplace to end your night. The night we came in, it was super packed - limited seats already, but we were able to find a table in 15 mins. The food is fine, we got the crudo - but with so many amazing restaurants nearby, I'd eat somewhere else first and then swing by here for their cocktails! Which comes in just the cutest mugs! Great for a photo op.

Today I was really craving oysters, so I looked up what was around me and this cute little spot…read morepopped up. The ambiance was adorable, with such a nice patio out back--perfect for a warm day! Unfortunately, oysters are only available on Sundays, but we decided to grab a couple of other little snacks instead. We got the steak tartare, and I have to say, it was honestly some of the best I've had in a long time. It had the perfect smoky touch and absolutely hit the spot. We also tried the sardine plate, which was such a fun little snack. The tzatziki sauce surprisingly paired so well with the Spanish sardines and really pulled everything together. Spanish sardines with a Middle Eastern-inspired sauce? Pretty clever! Our server was also lovely and came out to check on us throughout our visit, which made the experience even better. For just a little drop-in snack, the whole experience was surprisingly memorable and definitely left us wanting to come back. Such a cute spot! I'll definitely be adding this one to my list of go-tos with friends. Can't believe it's been right around the corner and I'm just discovering it!

Dare I say it? Someday might be my second favorite spot to get seafood in Portland, right behind…read moreJacquelines - which if you know the cult following on Jacquelines in Portland, that is saying something. The ambiance is downright whimsical! Great wine selection, gorgeous floral installations, and one of those spaces where you immediately want to settle in with a book in hand. But let's talk about the crudo. I still think about that crudo. Bright, lemony, silky olive oil - simple but done so well. We even asked our waitress if we can keep the leftover olive oil to use it with the bread we ordered lol The oysters were also fantastic. They were barbecued, which isn't something you see every day. A little drier than a raw oyster, but still full of flavor. Limited seating so be sure to call ahead of time for a reservation if need be. This feels like the kind of place you celebrate something special, and honestly, I would not mind spending a birthday here at all! Worth it. btw the alleyway walking up to this place is so charming.

I asked my 3 year old what he got at Holy Ghost and he replied "blood juice"…read more I didn't realize it was so holy here! 5 stars will be back. (My kid got blood orange juice. I love this minor friendly neighborhood watering hole)

This is a really fun spot with a wide variety of cocktails and mocktails available! I appreciated…read morethat the mocktails had actual names; it's so annoying having to order a "nojito" or "mockarita". I tried the Wounded Path which was pretty good. A few friends tried the Gin Fizz which they enjoyed, and it was a cool novelty cocktail. The outdoor seating is nice, and it's heated, which is great for these chilly early spring nights. There's a pizza place attached - Pan Con Queso - and a Korean fried chicken place right next door, both of which will deliver your order right to your table inside Holy Ghost! Pretty slow service (always a line at the bar) but otherwise really cool spot. Would love to check out Drag Bingo here!